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"The Cousin From Caracas"
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Title | The Cousin From Caracas |
| Composer | F.G.J. Absil |
| Instrum. | Jazz Big Band |
| Date | April 2004 |
| Duration | 5'50 |
| Style | Moderate Latin |
| Key | F (modulating) |
| Meter | 5/4, 4/4 (irregular) |
| Measures | 152 |
| Tempo | 112 BPM |
| Grade | 4 |
FULL INSTRUMENTATION
- Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone 1-2, Baritone Saxophone;
- Trumpet 1-2-3-4, Trombone 1-2-3, Bass Trombone;
- Jazz Guitar, Piano, Double Bass, Drums
NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER
The melody (partly in 5/4 meter) for this Latin style composition for jazz big band is based on the main theme from the opening movement of my recently composed wind quintet.
Throughout the piece a number of latin moods will be touched upon (mambo, cha-cha, afro-cuban). The main kay for this piece is F major, although there are frequent modulations. There is also frequent use of irregular meters (interchanging 4/4, 5/4, 7/4, 6/8 and 9/8).
There are no ad lib solos in this piece: all solo lines have been written out. The piece contains a number of brief piano solo sections (featuring 'the Cousin') that serve as transitions. Both these and a number of ensemble sections use chords in fourths abundantly. Muting is required for trumpets (harmon, cup) and trombones (cup).